Lexmark 5400 Series

Since replacing cartridge I am not able to copy from my computer and each time I press print it prints a page of instructions that is not for the layman ....for example; TODO; move it to external CSS file*/

I am trying to copy travel passenger itinerary from computer and need help.

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What is the operating system installed on your computer? It could be a printer driver issue or could be due to clogged cartridge nozzles. Try the steps below to fix the problem:

Try to re-seat the cartridges in the printer. Open the printer
cover > remove the cartridges > close the printer cover > re-brick you
printer by pulling out the power supply - black box behind the printer where
the power cord is plugged in, and re-plug after 10 seconds. When the printer
turns on, reinsert the cartridges and close the cover. Try to print a document
again to verify that the problem is fixed.

If that doesn't help, the problem could be due to a clogged print
cartridge nozzle. Please follow the steps below to fix print quality issues
with your model:

On your computer, go to Start
menu.

Go to Programs.

Go to Lexmark 5400 Series
folder.

Select Lexmark Solution Center.

From the Maintenance tab, select Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
Your printer will then print a page forcing ink through to clean the print
cartridge nozzles.

If that doesn't help, please visit the Lexmark website to update your Lexmark X5470 printer driver. Select your operating sytem > click on FILTER > click on the driver under Recommended Downloads > download and execute the file. Simply follow the instructions on your computer screen to complete the installation. Then try to print again to verify that the problem is fixed.

Click Print. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to clean the clogged nozzles.

Print your document again to verify that your print quality has improved.

If the problem continues, try to insert a different known working cartridge or better yet replace it with a new genuine Lexmark cartridge.
Should the problem continue, please contact Lexmark Technical Support Center for additional assistance.

Click Print. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to clean the clogged nozzles.

Print your document again to verify that your print quality has improved.

If the problem continues, try to insert a different known working cartrdidge or better yet replace it with a new genuine Lexmark cartridge.
Should the problem continue, please contact Lexmark Technical Support Center for additional assistance.

Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesTo improve print quality, you may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.Clean the nozzles when:• Characters are not printing completely.• White dashes appear in graphics or printed text.• Print is smudged or too dark.• Colors on print jobs are faded or they differ from the colors on thescreen.• Vertical, straight lines are not smooth.43You can use the operator panel or the Lexmark X5100 Series SolutionCenter to clean the nozzles.Using the operator panel1 Load paper in the All-In-One. For help, see page 16.2 Press Options until Cartridges appears on the display.3 Press the right arrow until Clean appears on the display.4 Press Select.A nozzle page prints forcing ink through the nozzles to clean theclogged nozzles.5 Print your document again to verify your print quality has improved.6 To further improve print quality, try wiping the print cartridge nozzlesand contacts (see page 44), and then print your document again.7 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the print cartridgenozzles up to two more times.Using the Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center1 Load plain paper in the All-In-One. For help, see page 16.2 Click Start Programs Lexmark X5100 Series Lexmark X5100Series Solution Center.3 Click the Maintenance tab.4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.5 Click Print.A nozzle page prints forcing ink through the nozzles to clean theclogged nozzles.6 Print your document again to verify your print quality has improved.447 To further improve print quality, try wiping the print cartridge nozzlesand contacts (see page 44), and then print your document again.8 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the print cartridgenozzles up to two more times.Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contactsIf the print quality does not improve after cleaning the print cartridgenozzles, dried ink may be on the nozzles or contacts. To wipe the printcartridge nozzles and contacts:1 Remove the print cartridges. For help, see page 38.2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.3 Hold the cloth against the gold nozzle area for about three seconds.Gently blot and wipe dry in one direction (this prevents the colors inthe color cartridge from mixing).4 Hold a clean, damp section of cloth against the contacts for aboutthree seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry in one direction.NozzlesContacts455 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.6 Reinstall the print cartridges, and then print your document again.7 If the print quality has not improved, try cleaning the print cartridgenozzles up to two more times.8 If print quality is still unsatisfactory, replace your print cartridges. Forhelp, see page 38.

Go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes > right click on the Lexmark 5400 Series print object > Properties > Lexmark 5400 Series Properties window pops up, click on Ports tab > place a check mark in Enable bidirectional support by clicking in the box beside it. Hit Apply and click Ok to save the settings. Try to print. If problem persists, disconnect the printer usb cable from computer, uninstall the software completely by clicking on Windows logo Start menu > All Programs > Lexmark 5400 Series folder > Tools > Uninstall. Restart pc. To reinstalI, I recommend you use the software you can download from the Lexmark website. Just click on this link: http://bit.ly/cgn74X. Download and install the software. Follow the instructions. Try to print again. Hope this helps. If you need more assistance, leave a comment and I'll get back to it. Thanks.

Hi there,
To improve print quality
1 On the operator panel, press Options repeatedly until
Cartridges appears.
2 Press the right arrow button until Align appears, and then press
Select.
An alignment page prints. Once the alignment sheet prints, your
automatic alignment is complete.
You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
Using the operator panel
1 Load paper in the All-In-One.2 Press Options until Cartridges appears on the display.
3 Press the right arrow until Clean appears on the display.
4 Press Select.
A nozzle page prints forcing ink through the nozzles to clean the
clogged nozzles.
5 Print your document again to verify your print quality has improved.
6 Try wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts, and then print your document again.
7 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the print cartridge
nozzles up to two more times.
Using the Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center
1 Load plain paper in the All-In-One. 2 Click Start Programs Lexmark X5100 Series Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center.
3 Click the Maintenance tab.
4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
5 Click Print.6 Print your document again to verify your print quality has improved.
7 Try wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts, and then print your document again.
8 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the print cartridge
nozzles up to two more times.
If the print quality does not improve after cleaning the print cartridge
nozzles, dried ink may be on the nozzles or contacts. To wipe the print
cartridge nozzles and contacts:
1 Remove the print cartridges.
2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
3 Hold the cloth against the gold nozzle area for about three seconds.
Gently blot and wipe dry in one direction (this prevents the colors in
the color cartridge from mixing).
4 Remove the old cartridges 5 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.6 Reinstall the print cartridges, and then print your document again.7 If the print quality has not improved, try cleaning the print
nozzles up to two more times8 If print quality is still unsatisfactory, replace your print cartridges.

Whenever the printer doesn't pulls the paper please
pull the pack of papers, browse through the papers with your finger and
put them back gently.If it doesn't work it means the wheels that pull the paper are worn and you need to replace them.

For the second problem, this is not a printer problem but a software problem, please specify which software do you use so we can help you, as each software has individual options to print multiple pages. It will also be more logical to post the problem in the specific software area.